Award Winning Links

The links on this page have received our Storybooks Award because they have special appeal due to story creativity, specialized content, educational information, fun activities, or are just downright charming.

Story Sites

A Story Before Bed - There are many charming and beautifully illustrated children's books at this site, which includes an ample free selection. In addition, with payment for individual books or subscription you can even record yourself reading to your child. Highly recommended. (Jun. 2010)

BAB Books On-Line Stories For Kids - A nice selection of stories written and illustrated by different people. Also has an "Adlib" area where you can create your own funny story. (Mar. 2008)

Bikesters - This unique site has motorcycle stories with so many illustrations that they read like a comic book. For older children/young adult. (Jun. 2001)

Book-Pop.com - Highly recommended web site with stories written by Stephen Cosgrove. The stories here are exquisite -- include lovely music and are professionally written and drawn. The interactive games are delightful. Flash or basic programming options. (Jun. 2001)

Light Up Your Brain - Nice selection of audio stories. This site also has fun games and music. (Sep. 2001)

Walks with Red Dog - Stories by Jim Conrad. A site for young adults. Well-written experiences of a man's relationship with his dog. For older children and adults who like simplicity and wisdom. (Jun. 2001)

Draw and Color with Uncle Fred - Unique and wonderful site. Fred Lasswell, famous cartoonist of the "Barney Google and Snuffy Smith" cartoon strip, teaches children how to draw simple cartoons that they can color. (Mar. 2003)

School Grants - K-12 grant opportunities. SchoolGrants was created in 1999 as a way to share grant information with PK-12 educators. Grant writing can be intimidating to those who are new at it. SchoolGrants helps ease those fears by providing online tips to those who need them. NOTE: SchoolGrants does not have information about daycare grants, private school scholarships, and/or tuition assistance for individual students. They also do not have information about how for-profit organizations can find grant opportunities. (Jul. 2000)

TampaReads.com - Hundreds of free reading worksheets covering phonics and vocabulary building are available here for teachers and parents. (Jun. 2001)

Homeschooling

Children's Links Sites

Children's Books Central - Has internet resources related to books for children and young adults. A meta site for the writers, readers, collectors, illustrators, librarians, teachers, parents, publishers, printers, storytellers and kids. (Nov. 1998)